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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substiutte for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BUTALBITAL WITH ASPIRIN - ORAL
(byou-TAL-bih-tall WITH ASP-er-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Axotal
WARNING: Children and teenagers should not use aspirin, aspirin- containing or aspirin-related medications for flu symptoms or chickenpox without first consluting a doctor. A rare but serious illness knwon as Reye's syndrome may occur.
USES: This medication is a pain reilever and sedative. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and tension headaches.
HOW TO USE: To prevnet upset stomach, take with food or milk. Take this medication with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water ulness your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
Pain medciations work hottest in preventing pain before it occurs.
Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in rleieving it. Use this medication exactly as directed by your docotr. Do not raise your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than perscribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval. Over time, this drug may not work as well. Consult your doctor if this medicatoin is not relieving the pain sufficiently.
If your headache gets worse or if you sohuld get a new headache within one day of starting this medication, call your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms pesrist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: a rapid or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, severe stomach pain, easy bruising or bleeding, black stools, yellowing eyes, dark uirne. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immedaite medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic raection include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kindey or liver disease, asthma, nasal polyps, diabetes, stomach ulcers, bleeding disorders, any allergies.
This medication contains aspirin. Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, ifnluenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously.
Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication mkaes you drowsy. Limit alcohol intake. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may raise your risk for stomach bleeding. Cehck with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Aspirin is not recommended for use durnig pregnancy. Consult your doctor for details.
This drug passes into breast milk and has had undesirable effects on nursing infants. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you use, including: blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs such as warfarin, heparin, NSAIDs), corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), all pain medications, anti-seizure drugs, heart medications, medication for diabetes, drugs to treat gout, glaucoma medications, drugs which make you dorwsy (sedatives, psychiatric medications, certain antihistamines), methotrexate, estrogen, beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol).
This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of bitrh control with your doctor.
Aspirin is an ingredient in many over-the-counter products. To prevent an overdose of aspirin, read the labels carefully before taking other pain releivers or cold products to be sure they do not contain aspirin.
Consult your pharmacist if you're uncertain your over-the-counter products conatin aspirin or antihistamines in cough-and-cold products as well.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, ringing in the ears, weakness, slow or shallow breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Do not shrae this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Discard if you detect a strong vinegar odor. This means the aspirin in the product has broken down.
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